Very Good
#422 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Hidden Lake Primary School
Elementary School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1475 Prevatt Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
- Math 59% proficient (2019)
- Reading 85% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Lake Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2017, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 23 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hidden Lake Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,124
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Faine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Dothan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dothan City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Lake Primary School is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Lake Primary School
Hidden Lake Primary School is a public elementary school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Lake Primary School
What grades does Hidden Lake Primary School serve?
Hidden Lake Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Hidden Lake Primary School?
Hidden Lake Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake Primary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Lake Primary School rank in AL?
Hidden Lake Primary School ranks #422 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hidden Lake Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Lake Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hidden Lake Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Lake Primary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hidden Lake Primary School a charter school?
No, Hidden Lake Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Lake Primary School a Title I school?
No, Hidden Lake Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Lake Primary School?
86.7% of students at Hidden Lake Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1491
- Area population (ZIP 36301)
- 38,627
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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